Cultural Historian/Tribute performer, Br. John, portrays world class, show horse performer, inventor, horse whisperer/trainer-Tom Bass.         Born into slavery in 1859 and nicknamed "The High-Hatted Horseman", Tom was the creator of the longtime, world famous, "American Royal Saddlehorse Show", in Kansas City, MO.
{Note far right pictured} American Royal Horseshow hosted in old Convention Hall-circa 1915.

CLICK BELOW to hear the original tune-
The Ballad Of Tom Bass (written & performed) by Br. John) 
    From the album-SONGS OF THE BLACK PIONEERS

  *Br. John with the TRINITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE Sings:
                                   Click to hear, "I WILL ARISE"

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​​*CLICK to watch the Dino O'Dell video, "Around The World", from the album "Outer Space", feat. Br. John

                      

*CLICK for Br. John SINGS "Luck Be A Lady" (from the hit Broadway, musical "GUYS AND DOLLS")


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                     The Br. John Duo feat. Rick Cole
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